Enjoyed having the car for about 9 months now and generally keep my eye out for other owners - just in the last week or so I've been acknowledged by three other owners with a bold 'hi five' hand (Silver), four fingers raised off the steering wheel (black) and a definate finger lift (Very light green - think it's Ipanama - nice colour) and yes the finger was the nice way round . Don't think I've seen this before but maybe wasn't looking towards the driver at the time.
Firstly - if the above was you and a grey FL2 ignored you, i'm sorry
Secondly - (And my question to all) Do you wave at an oncoming Freely (I will from now on)

It has happened to me also and when I was heading out of York on the A19 towards Thirsk last summer I was towing my trailer at the time and a Black Fl2 with 18" wheels a black tubes I think, but it was coming towards me and I received the one finger salute. That's the only time a Fl2 driver has done that but that's life but yes sometimes you do get a friendly acknowledgement. p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

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No I don't, can't think why you would unless I'd slept with the other driver. I concentrate on driving.

As I have only had my Freelander 2 a week I have given a wave sevaral times to other FL2 owners but no wave back as I am also a biker you never forget to wave/nod or flash your lights at other bikers unless they are chopper/harley riders as they never wave back (T***S). If I had all the money I spent on Beer!, I'd spend it on Beer!.

I always give vanners a 'special' salute  At work
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Carnoch wrote:

No I don't, can't think why you would unless I'd slept with the other driver. I concentrate on driving.

Not much chance on that score. Don't take it personally, I just avoid people. When I am out, I don't look or make eye contact at people, full stop. It's not about being shy, it's about I am not bothered about other people and certainly can't be bothered having a pointless conversation. At least on here, you can pick and choose what you reply to and what level you want to indulge in dialogue.

Funny topic this when in the Defender you wave whatever to another Defender and always get a wave back and I know Disco owners are now saying this also so why not Freely's?

Also out on my Bike its a wave to everyone but as earlier not Harley T ts

I don't see why not - it is an indication afterall that a fellow F2 owner has equally 'Good taste' Years ago - back in the seventies - I was a member of the Saab owners club - we always acknowledged each other on the road and also helped out in cases of breakdowns etc. I think it is what a lot of Society is missing - thinking of others - not just yourself

Its a very rare thing to meet another FL2 on the roads here, but I always flash them (with the headlights) hoping that one day a similar happy satisfied FL2 owner will flash back. But no , and normally get an astonished or shocked look back Headlight flashing from other motorists here often means Police Control Ahead - and is in fact this type of signalling is illegal (like breathing Norwegian air) . 2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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chicken george wrote:

I always give vanners a 'special' salute

I wave, smile, give a 4 finger raise off the steering wheel

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ad210358 wrote:

It has happened to me also and when I was heading out of York on the A19 towards Thirsk last summer I was towing my trailer at the time and a Black Fl2 with 18" wheels a black tubes I think, but it was coming towards me and I received the one finger salute. That's the only time a Fl2 driver has done that but that's life but yes sometimes you do get a friendly acknowledgement.

You received Mrs G's special wave then? At work
At home

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